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How To Enter:
You can enter on Instagram and/or Twitter.
To qualify for entry on Instagram users must complete both steps.
1. Individuals must follow the Sun Mountain Sports Instagram page.
2. Tag a friend who might like to win a free ‘USA Bag’ on our June 29th
post. (Excludes Leather Series & Supercharged)

To qualify for entry on Twitter users must complete both steps.
1. Individuals must follow the Sun Mountain Sports Twitter account:
@SunMountainGolf.
2. Individuals must retweet the post or tag a friend who might want to
win a free USA Bag (excludes Leather Series and Supercharged).

Entries MUST be submitted by 11:59 PM MST July 7th, 2018.

Winner Selection: A winner will be selected at random.

Winner will be announced July 9th.

The winner’s first name and last initial will be announced on our
Instagram and Twitter profiles.

The winner will be contacted directly via private message to arrange
prize redemption.

Prize:
Win the Sun Mountain “USA Bag” of your choice! ***

***(Excluding the Leather Series & Supercharged).

The “USA Bag” is the Navy, Red and White color choice on several bag options, including men’s and
women’s styles.

Terms And Conditions:
-No purchase necessary to enter or win.
-The contest is open to people 16 years or older, as of June 29th, 2018,
located anywhere in the United States of America.
-All entries must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM MST on Saturday
July 7th, 2018.
-Employees or family members of Sun Mountain Sports are NOT
eligible to play or win.
-We reserve the right to share any winner and entrant content across
our website and social channels.
-The prize is non-transferrable, can not be substituted and can not be
redeemed for cash.

*** Winner may choose any currently available “USA Bag” excluding the
Leather Series and Supercharged.

For the second year in a row the Golf Digest editors named the Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian the Best Golf Travel Bag and said, “…… That’s why the Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian is again our selection for best travel cover. It takes the suffering out of golf travel by allowing your bag to travel to, from and through the airport like King Jaffe Joffer in “Coming to America.”

The writer emphasized the ClubGlider’s travel convenience throughout the entire story, “The ingenious design of the ClubGlider… aims to reduce some 45 pounds of pressure on your arms and shoulders… You can push your fully loaded travel cover through an airport with the tip of your index finger.”

The new for 2018 Pathfinder 3 push cart was named the Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Best Golf Push Cart for 2018. It is smaller than the stalwart Sun Mountain Speed Cart and weighs only 16 pounds.

The article said, “Sun Mountain’s newest pushcart was built for ease of use: The opening and closing of just one latch is required to fold and unfold the Pathfinder 3. Bungee cords are positioned to secure your bag to the cart, and the supports that the bungees are attached to are adjustable so you can fit a wide range of different size bags on the pushcart.”

Pathfinder 3 is scheduled to be in stores in July. (Clickhere to sign-up to be notified when the Pathfinder 3 is available.)

The new for 2018 2.5+ stand bag was awarded Editors’ Choice Best Ultra-lightweight Golf Bag. The editors’ wrote. “The 2.5+ borrows from its 2Five predecessor and adds updates such as shoulder straps with high-density, contoured foam; a full-size, zippered ball pocket; a beverage pouch; and higher-grade fabric.

The Supercharged C-130 and 4.5LS are new for 2018 and slated to be available in June and September, respectively.

4.5LS Supercharged was awarded Best Golf Carry Bag. (Click here to sign-up to be notified when the 4.5LS Supercharged bags are available.)

The C-130 has been awarded Best Golf Cart Bag for eight years and the addition of a portable power pack in this new for 2018 Supercharged version helped the bag maintain the top spot. (Click here to sign-up to be notified when the C-130 Supercharged bags are available.)

The Supercharged golf bags come equipped with a 7800 mAh rechargeable, portable power pack capable of recharging a mobile phone three times. This power pack has two USB ports, one standard and one rapid-charging, allowing recharging of multiple devices at the same time.

Sun Mountain pioneered the waterproof golf bag and the H2No Lite was awarded Best Waterproof Golf Bag for 2018. Constructed with the same waterproof technology as Sun Mountain rainwear, the H2NO Lite has high-quality YKK, waterproof zippers and sealed seams, plus the fabric is coated on both sides with a waterproof coating. The H2NO Lite is a mid-sized stand bag that provides complete waterproof protection and is perfect for the golfer who doesn’t let a little bit of rain spoil a round of golf.

For the second year in a row the Golf Digest editors named the Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian the Best Golf Travel Bag and said, “…… That’s why the Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian is again our selection for best travel cover. It takes the suffering out of golf travel by allowing your bag to travel to, from and through the airport like King Jaffe Joffer in “Coming to America.”

The New for 2018 Pathfinder 3 push cart was awarded Best Golf Push Cart for 2018. Pathfinder 3 folds smaller than the stalwart Sun Mountain Speed Cart and weighs only 16 pounds. Pathfinder 3 is scheduled to be in stores in July. (Click here to sign-up to be notified when the Pathfinder 3 is available.)

New for 2018, Sun Mountain is supercharging two of its top-selling golf bags with portable power packs. The bags have an external USB port wired to a portable power pack capable of recharging a mobile phone and powering a mobile device. Supercharged C-130 cart bag will be golf shops in June with a retail price of $279.99 and the Supercharged 4.5 carry bag will be in stores by August at $249.99.

The Supercharged golf bags come equipped with a 7800 mAh rechargeable, portable power pack capable of recharging a mobile phone three times. This power pack has two USB ports, one standard and one rapid-charging, allowing recharging of multiple devices at the same time.

Sun Mountain President Ed Kowachek explained, “The ability to recharge on the go is important to the ever-increasing number of golfers who use their mobile phones to run GPS apps and stream music on the course.”

Supercharged C-130 offers all the award-winning golfer-friendly features that have made the C-130 the top-selling golf cart bag: a 14-way top with a putter well, an abundance of pocket space, Smart Straps that offer a better way to secure the bag to a golf cart, an easy-access range finder pocket and now the elegantly integrated portable power pack. Supercharged 4.5 is a supercharged version of the Sun Mountain 4.5LS carry bag. Both bags are available in three different colors: black; navy/white/red; and desert camo.

The Sun Mountain Hybrid Golf Jacket is ideal for cooler days, combining the warmth of quilted body panels to keep the core warm and motion-friendly stretch panels for freedom of movement. Hybrid is available in jacket and vest styles for men and as a jacket for women.

The men’s Hybrid Golf Jacket and Golf Vest feature windproof, quilted panels for warmth; stretch panels under the arm and through the elbow for maximize range of motion; DWR finish on the quilted panels for water resistance; stand-up, comfort collar; inside chest pocket and zippered, hand-warmer pockets; and locking zipper pulls. The men’s Jacket is available in royal, black or steel. The men’s Hybrid Vest is available in royal, black, steel or platinum.

The Hybrid women’s golf jacket is available in amethyst, black, or glacier/navy and features an athletic cut; windproof, quilted body panels; stretch arm and side panels; two-way zipper; stand-up, zip-through collar with chin-guard; and zippered, hand warmer pockets.

Since its introduction, the Sun Mountain 2Five golf bag has been the lightest, full-featured bag on the market. Weight-saving components used by Sun Mountain include carbon-fiber legs, high strength-to-weight plastics, and ultra-lightweight fabric. For 2018, the new 2.5+ will have increased durability, increased comfort, and more storage. All of these improvements without a price increase and adding only three ounces in weight.

“We added the equivalent weight of two golf balls while increasing durability, comfort and pocket space,” said Ed Kowachek, President of Sun Mountain Sports. “We’re satisfied with that trade off and think golfers will be, too.”

2.5+ is truly a full-size golf bag featuring a 9” top and four, full-length club dividers. 2.5+ doesn’t skimp on conveniences either, offering five pockets including a full-length clothing pocket, velour-lined valuables pocket, two accessory pockets, and a beverage pouch.

A Sunday bag is a lightweight golf bag meant to be easier to carry and typically smaller than a standard golf bag; intended to carry a limited number of clubs and the bare minimum of accessories.

The name originated back in the day, when most people observed the Sabbath and weren’t allowed to work on Sundays, including caddies. The lack of caddies meant golfers had to carry their own bags so they opted for a smaller/lighter bag.

A typical Sunday bag has a smaller diameter top, less club dividers and no structure, that is, no solid base and no side supports. Some have one rigid support and are referred to as ‘pencil’ bags.

One Sun Mountain Sunday bag is the Leather Sunday Bag. It’s constructed from a supple, premium leather with a 9″ top and four, full length dividers. It offers a classic look with modern necessities like graphite shaft protection.

Sun Mountain 2.5 stand bag was awarded Best Sunday bag by MyGolfSpy even though it’s not technically a Sunday bag. It just offers the same benefit of a Sunday golf bag – ultra lightweight.

Sun Mountain’s lightest golf bags weigh the same as a Sunday bag while offering a full-size top, full-length club dividers, structured sides, solid base, stand mechanism and a full complement of pockets.

For the 2018 Sun Mountain collection of ultra-lightweight golf bags that offers the benefits of a Sunday bag, look to the 2.5+ and the Front 9.

These newest accessories join the existing collection of golf push cart covers that offer a convenient way to store and transport a golf push cart. There’s a three-wheeled Speed Cart cover and covers that fit the four-wheeled Micro-Cart® and the Reflex® cart. These covers help keep grass clippings out of the car and offer lift and carry straps for easier transportation.

Father’s Day is coming and now is the time to start thinking about that perfect gift. If you have a father in your life who is a golfer; Sun Mountain has some excellent Father’s Day golf gift ideas. The gift ideas listed here include men’s golf bags, men’s golf outerwear (which includes rain jackets, wind jackets and thermal wear), men’s golf push carts and golf travel bags.

1 – Sun Mountain’s 3.5 LS weighs 3.5 pounds and is designed for the golfer who likes an ultra-lightweight golf bag but wants a few more features. 3.5 LS is constructed with lightweight nylon fabric, high-strength-to-weight plastic and carbon fiber legs. Even at this light weight, 3.5 LS features generously padded shoulder straps and hip pad, and seven pockets. 3.5 LS is available in seven colors at $229.99.

2 – Tour Series SS Pullover is fully seam-sealed and guaranteed waterproof. The short-sleeve golf rain jacket is made with a four-way stretch fabric that is distinguished by its flexibility, breathability, quietness and overall comfort when playing. $169.99

3 – The ClubGlider golf travel bag glides from parking lot to luggage counter thanks to legs that extend and support 100% of the weight and pivoting caster wheels that handle corners and curbs with ease. ClubGlider offers all of the protection and storage space of a traditional golf travel bag while eliminating the heavy lifting and the need to bend over to pick up and set down every time the check-in line moves three feet. $289.99

4 – Headwind golf wind jacket is so light some compare it to wearing a Kleenex. We’ll accept that as long as you accept that this ‘kleenex’ is windproof and durable and even treated with a water repellent finish. Long Sleeve Men’s Headwind. $69.99.

5 – The newest version of our category-changing Speed Cart® golf push cart, the Speed Cart GT, features a redesigned upper bag bracket to better hold golf stand bags plus top and bottom bungee straps to more securely hold the bag. The redesigned storage tray has a new mobile phone slot, a new drink holder, and an updated mesh basket. $209.99

6 – Phantom is a mid-sized, full-featured, golf cart bag. For convenience, all pockets are front-facing so they are accessible when the bag is on a cart and the top has two integrated lift-assist handles for lifting the golf bag on and off the cart. $199.99.